Employment history
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July 2021 - Present
Key skills: Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 Aug 2020 - July 2021 July 2020 - Aug 2020 Dec 2019 - April 2020 June 2019 - Sept 2019 Jan 2019 - June 2019 Apr 2017 - Sept 2017 Sept 2016 - Sept 2017 Sept 2013 - Present Sept 2013 - Jan 2016 Sept 2013 - Jan 2016 Sept 2013 - Present June 2013 - July 2013 Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 Feb 2012 - Sept 2012 Aug 2013 - July 2015 Nov 2012 - Oct 2013 Sept 2012 - Jan 2017 Aug 2012 - Oct 2012 June 2011 - Sept 2011 Dec 2009 - Sept 2010 Oct 2009 - Nov 2009 June 2007 - Sept 2007 |
Tutor (in Data Analysis and Statistics), Cardiff University
To undertake a range of teaching and assessment of topics in data analysis and statistics including seminars, tutorials and group work, supervise student projects, and carry out teaching-related administrative duties. To also provide teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students in marine ecology and movement ecology. Communication, teaching, statistics, pastoral care, organisation, team-working, innovation. PhD Candidate in Biological Sciences, Swansea University Developing novel research and producing research outputs towards the delivery of a research thesis. Responsible for research plan, managing and sustaining progress towards research goals, undertaking appropriate research skills training and development, producing academic research manuscripts for publication, presenting research at international research meetings. Academic writing, research, organisation, fieldwork, responding to feedback, data analysis. Research Technician, Seagrass Ocean Rescue Provide laboratory and field based technical services for activities associated with the Seagrass Ocean Rescue project. Support and lead activities coordinated by the PI (Dr Richard Unsworth). Provide technical advice relating to temperate seagrass ecology and restoration as well as small aquaria operation. Work with external volunteers and partners, and communicate the project to the wider community. Laboratory skills, fieldwork, communication, problem solving, outreach, stakeholder engagement. Seagrass Support Technician, Seagrass Ocean Rescue Provide field based technical services for activities associated with the Seagrass Ocean Rescue project. Support activities coordinated by the PI (Dr Richard Unsworth). Provide logistical support for the Seagrass Ocean Rescue project as required. Work with external volunteers and partners, and communicate the project to the wider community. Fieldwork, communication, problem solving, outreach, stakeholder engagement, logistical support. Grant Development Officer, Seagrass Ocean Rescue Developing multi-million pound grant proposal for the UK's largest Seagrass Restoration Project in collaboration with ProjectSeagrass and the WWF. Contributing to academic manuscript writing, fieldwork operations and logistics, administrative duties and laboratory work. Maintenance and operation of equipment and facilities as well as delivering training sessions and supporting users. Logistical support, academic writing, critical thinking, organisation, communication, teaching. Research Assistant, SEACAMS2 Contributing to academic manuscript writing, fieldwork operations and logistics, administrative duties and laboratory work. Maintenance and operation of equipment and facilities as well as delivering training sessions and supporting users Logistical support, academic writing, critical thinking, organisation, communication, teaching. Teaching Lecturer (HE Level 6) Coordination and delivery of HE level 6 course in the subject of Ecology of Marine Animals, including the following topics: Adaptations for diving in air-breathing vertebrates, patterns of movement across scales in marine vertebrates, technologies for tracking and diving studies. Preparation and delivery of lectures, hosting seminars and revision sessions, preparation of exam questions and learning objectives, marking. Communication, presentation skills, critical thinking, adaptability, attention to detail, research synthesis. Science Policy Intern - The Royal Society Writing short policy documents and presentations. Assisting with the production of longer policy reports. Contributing to the promotion and dissemination of the Society’s policy work. Provided secretariat and administrative support such as organising meetings, maintaining databases and contributing to other activities as required. Self-management, communication, adaptability, organisation, stakeholder engagement Postgraduate Research Representative - College of Science, Swansea University Represent all postgraduate research students at institutional level. Sit on Education Committee, Learning and Teaching Committee, Student-Staff Committee and Board of Studies. Engage with students and staff to collect feedback. Organise and host training and social events for all College of Science subject representatives. Produce meeting minutes and agendas. Communication, organisation, administration, teamwork, negotiation, influence, computer literacy Student Demonstrator - College of Science, Swansea University Demonstrate techniques to, and answer technical queries from, students during practical classes and fieldwork. Liaise with senior lecturers and module coordinators and provide constructive feedback to undergraduate assignments. Giving feedback, presentation skills, enthusiasm, empathy, communication, interaction with senior staff Supervisor and Licensed Bartender - JC’s bar, Swansea University Students’ Union Supervise the efforts of the team during shifts, identify jobs which need completing and promote well-being of staff and customers. Responsible for stock and takings counts, money handling and general bar duties. Personal license expires 2024. Part-time. Leadership, judgement, problem solving, decision making, initiative, hospitality, public interaction, flexibility Steward - Show and Event Security Ltd Control entry/ exit and movement of people at events. Monitor spectators and deal with crowd problems (including managing conflict). Support the work of the safety and security team. Deal with incidents and emergencies. Part-time. Customer service, security, communication, problem solving, decision making, hospitality, public interaction. Marine Guide - Gower Coast Adventures Educate passengers about the marine life and history of the South Gower coastline. Engage with school and youth groups, families, industry professionals and government officials. Take bookings via telephone and face to face. Handle money and complex diary system for boat trips. Responsible for prepping boat for mooring, passenger boarding and general safety at sea. Work carried out under the GO Wales Placement Scheme. Part-time, seasonal work. Customer focus, creativity, engagement, interpersonal, communication, situational awareness, enthusiasm Volunteer Field Assistant - The National Trust for Scotland Worked on the uninhabited island of Mingulay, Outer Hebrides alongside the warden to conduct whole-island seabird population and productivity counts (cf. Walsh et al., 1995). I was additionally responsible for guiding visitors around the island and ensuring that their environmental impact was minimal. Fieldwork, logistics, remote skills, wild bird handling, physically fit, attention to detail, report writing Volunteer Field Assistant - Centro Nacional Patagonico Worked alongside researchers at centro nacional patagonico to collect fine-scale movement data of foraging Magellanic penguins and imperial cormorants. Fieldwork, logistics, remote skills, wild bird handling, physically fit, attention to detail, report writingw Green Impact Auditor - College of Science, Swansea University Audit the department’s green impact to reduce the environmental impacts of the workplace. Engagement, auditing, teamwork, attention to detail, providing feedback, communication. Welfare Warden - Swansea University Residential Services Provide practical and pastoral care to students, promote appropriate services where required, assist with evacuation during fire alarms, respond to medical emergencies. Answer general queries by telephone and in person. General administrative duties. Confidentiality, first aid, work under pressure, diplomacy, collaboration, conflict management College of Science Undergraduate Representative - Swansea University Facilitate the quality assurance process by enabling subject reps and undergraduates within the College of Science to effectively highlight good and bad practices within the institution. Sit as full panel member on the Learning and Teaching meetings, Periodic and Cause for Concern reviews. Diplomacy, confidentiality, collaboration, providing feedback, communication, organisation Bioscience Ambassador - College of Science, Swansea University Publicly represent the Bioscience department at open and visit days to encourage new students to apply to study at Swansea. Public engagement, enthusiasm, presentation skills, communication, crowd control, time management Clearing and Admissions Operator - Swansea University To deal effectively with queries via the telephone; required to interrogate the admissions database and create records for clearing enquirers. Advising applicants and parents on university accommodation, assisting with clearing open afternoons and contacting institutes to query missing examination results. Working under pressure, public engagement, customer service, presentation skills Watersports Instructor and Camp Counsellor - Camp Hazen YMCA To enhance the campers' experience and be responsible for their health and well-being. Waterfront instructor (taught sailing, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming lessons) and lifeguard. Gained valuable teaching and communication skills; particularly the ability to remain calm and patient. The 3-month overseas work was followed by a two-week independent travel around west coast USA. Working with children, good role model, leadership, patience, communication, problem solving, stamina Sandwich Artist - Subway Food Outlet Serve and add value to customer needs in an efficient and friendly manner. Promote Subway® brand awareness and ensure hygiene standards are met. Meet and greet guests and deliver exceptional customer service Customer service, attention to detail, enthusiasm, communication, cleanliness, administration Animal Husbandry - Weymouth Sea Life Centre Work experience assisting in animal husbandry unit. Roles included monitoring and maintaining correct salinities and temperatures of live organisms and their tanks. Cleaning tanks using siphon techniques and preparing and feeding live animals. Valuable experience and knowledge gained – particular highlight was observation of dissection and post-mortem of a juvenile blacktip reef shark. Attention to detail, lab work, organisation, time management, communication, flexibility, adaptability Prospect House Veterinary Clinic Responsibilities involved preparing wards and nursing rooms for patients and assisting veterinarians by ensuring correct equipment was present. Monitoring patients and restocking inventories of pharmaceuticals and supplies. Attention to detail, cleanliness, time management, organisation, inventory management, providing feedback |
